Politics

As Donald Trump’s business is set to be hit with criminal charges, the former US president might end up being Jacob Zuma’s prison pen pal before long.

The name of Sisi Khampepe will be remembered in South African history, not just for being the judge to sentence Jacob Zuma, but also for the illustrious legal career which preceded that.

Jacob Zuma’s loyal backers are up in arms after the Constitutional Court sentenced him to 15 months in prison.

Jacob Zuma is preparing for his stint in jail - but he is by no means the only world leader who has spent time behind bars.

Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to jail for ignoring the Constitutional Court order to appear before the Zondo Commission.

“This case is exceptional. Not because Mr Zuma is being treated exceptionally, but as a result of the nature of Mr Zuma’s attacks on the judiciary,” said the ConCourt judgment.

Jacob Zuma’s family has come to his defence after the ConCourt sentenced him to 15 months in prison on Tuesday.

Moroashike Mokoena, Romeo Mohaudi and Mzwandile Mkhize all appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria facing 20 counts of corruption regarding the VBS scandal.

The calls are mounting for Zizi Kodwa to go, in line with the ANC's step aside policy for corrupt leaders.

“Judgement on Tuesday, 29 June at 10am. Is former president Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court and, if so, what is the appropriate sanction?”

Many questions were asked when Bongani Baloyi became the youngest mayor in the country at the age of just 26 in 2013.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved Covid restrictions to Level 4.